Ponytail Palm 3 – 4 ft tall Large Calix
Estimated ship date: 08-20-2020
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Novice. The Ponytail Palm can be low-maintenance, though require certain conditions
Living plants need time to adapt to changing conditions. If your plant doesn't settle in comfortably within the first 45 days, we'll replace it.
Each and every order is hand-selected, inspected for health, treated for insects, pruned, cleaned and staged in your choice of planter.
Experience our custom-designed packaging, crafted for the safe and sustainable transit of your plants. Shipped via FedEx, UPS, and USPS, we ensure expedited delivery with package tracking, arriving in just 1 to 6 days. At checkout, customize your delivery by selecting a preferred shipping date to suit your schedule. Our packaging is innovatively designed to secure your plant and planter, minimizing soil displacement and guaranteeing your new green addition arrives in immaculate condition. Dedicated to environmental stewardship, our packagings are 99% recyclable, striving towards a greener delivery process.
Your orders are prepared in our workshops in Los Angeles, CA.
All our plants are grown in California under ideal conditions and responsibly.
We prioritize for our pots and accessories handmade craftsmanship.
Our houseplants are unique, and so are you. Each of our green plants is pampered and delivered with care. Our Plant Doctor is available for personalized and ongoing support to keep your houseplant thriving and looking great.
Plant Details & Size
Set it and forget it with the stunning, low-maintenance Ponytail Palm. This voluminous beauty is easy to care for and safe for homes with pets. It prefers bright light, but is adaptable to medium light areas.
- Overall size from bottom of pot to the top leaf: 3 – 4 ft tall
- Nursery pot ⌀: 10 in
- Live, fully grown, healthy plant · Grown in the USA
- Native to Madagascar
- Also commonly known as Bottle Palm and Elephant's Foot Tree
- Botanical name: Beaucarnea recurvata
*Please note that our plants are live and naturally grown (not artificial), so each one is unique, and shape or appearance may vary. While we aim to deliver plants within ±10% of the listed height, this cannot be fully guaranteed. If you have specific preferences or questions about plant height, please reach out, we're happy to assist.
Is This the Right Plant for You?
With its fluffy canopy and tangles of fronds, the Ponytail Palm is not actually a palm, but an agave, closer in kind to a succulent or cactus. The Ponytail Palm is the perfect plant for adding personality to your decor, without the usual upkeep required of many indoor greenery varieties.
Difficulty: Novice
The Ponytail Palm can be low-maintenance, though require certain conditions
Pets
Careful with pets.
The plant may cause mild irritation if ingested.
Light
Prefers bright indirect light, can also adapt to medium light · View Light Guide
Pot Design & Size
After staging the plant within the suspended liner, the Calix adds nearly 1 ft to the set's overall height.
Suspended liner with internal tray included with planter.
Designed for both indoor and outdoor usage, the Calix can withstand all types of climates.
- Exterior Dimensions: 22.4 in H x 18.9 in W
- Suspended Liner Diameter: 10.6 in
- Made of marine grade fiberglass, extremely durable yet lightweight, suitable for all types of climates
- Finished with a layer of UV protection to maintain its color and surface
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
- Completely waterproof, won't leak on furniture or floor
- No drainage hole - staging method recommended for plant's health and longevity

Care Essentials
Light
Prefers bright indirect light, can also adapt to medium light · View Light Guide
Water
Water sparingly, prefers to dry out between waterings
Care Guide
Find more information in the complete care guide for the Ponytail Palm.
Must-Know Before Buying
Plant and pot ship separately, minimum assembly necessary.
CALIX: GRACEFUL CURVES, ELEVATED FUNCTION
Introducing the Calix, a vase-inspired planter reminiscent of a Roman vase, finished in neutral tones to suit both classic and contemporary interiors. Designed with a suspended liner, it adds height to shorter floor plants while promoting their long-term health. An internal tray protects roots from overwatering, creating the perfect environment for growth. Whether as a centerpiece or a subtle accent, the Calix planter’s height-boosting features effortlessly showcases your greenery with timeless design.
What's included
When you purchase a plant from Léon & George, each order is prepared with the utmost care and service:
- Sourced from top California growers
- Hand-selected for health, shape and beauty
- Cleaned and shined with our own all-natural soaps
- Trimmed and pruned for blemishes
- Inspected and treated with systemic bug protection
- Soil is topped with preserved forest moss for a refined finished touch
- Carefully wrapped, packed and sealed for their journey to you
A Perfect Fit: When ordered with a Calix planter, your set comes in two separate packages for easy assembly. Each set is made to order and we ensure the plant you receive fits perfectly with your planter. The Calix is a commercial grade planter that includes a suspended liner and internal tray within which you can simply place your plant, repotting is not recommended. We include extra materials to follow our staging method, developed for optimal airflow, drainage and long-term care.

Ponytail Palms have a playful allure, perfect for adding a dose of texture to sunny empty corners, or accompanying your favorite accent chair.
Our Premium Plants vs. Others

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Guarantee 45 days included, extendable to 12 months |
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Plant Doctor Access Personalized support from experts |
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